Ovechkin's transfer led to Washington's victory in the match against New Jersey

Hockey club (HC) Washington Capitals defeated HC New Jersey Devils 4-2 in the National Hockey League (NHL) regular season match on October 17. Russian striker Alexander Ovechkin scored an assist and approached the club record for this indicator.

Ovechkin spent 13 minutes and 57 seconds on the ice, scored one shot on goal and helped Ilya Protas score the puck, Sport-Express reports. This transfer was the 761st for the 41-year-old forward in his career in the regular NHL championships. Nicklas Backstrom is one assist away from Washington's record.

New Jersey striker Arseniy Gritsyuk also scored the first goal of his team. Washington forward Ivan Miroshnichenko blocked one shot and made two power plays.

The Washington Capitals won for the second time in a row. The New Jersey Devils broke a three-game winning streak.

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